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Shirley Pigg
Run For The Wall (RFTW), an organized cross-country motorcycle group, made an impressive sight as approximately 335 bikers traveled down I-25 to a scheduled stop in Pueblo. Supporters gathered on bridges over I-25 south of Pueblo, holding flags and waving to the bikers as they passed by.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The Dotson Cabin Reopens for the Season
Sumi Von Dassow, President
Beulah’s Dotson Cabin is half museum, half art gallery and gift shop. As a museum, it tells the story of Beulah through the life and experience of United States Marshal Peter Dotson, who occupied the cabin in the 1870s.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
D70 Board Meeting Highlights Year-End Honors
Shirley Pigg
The Pueblo County School District 70 (D70) Board of Education (BOE) meeting on May 26 was well attended, with many in the audience there to celebrate special year-end awards. Adam Baumgartner presented the Corporate Partners awards to seven D70 students from various schools.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Executive Session Reviews Taxes Altered by Commissioners
Terry Kraus
The Colorado City Metro District (CCMD) Board of Directors gave unanimous approval to a Master Service agreement with Wilson and Company Inc. to serve as the owner’s representative on the Beckwith Dam Project.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Jacqueline in Paris Brought Back Memories for Daytime Book Club Members
Shirley Pigg
President John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, was fatally shot while riding in a presidential motorcade through Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, November 22, 1963.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Rye Fire Protection District Monitoring Drought Conditions
Shirley P Igg Greenhorn Valley View
Drought conditions and fire mitigation were significant topics during the Rye Fire Protection District (RFPD) monthly meeting on May 18.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Rye High School Principal Matt DeJong at the Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Terry Kraus
RHS Commencement Ceremony Presents the Class of 2026
Terry Kraus
Sixty Rye High School (RHS) seniors became graduates on Thursday, May 22, 2026, in a twohour ceremony held in the RHS gymnasium.After the processional, including the Pueblo County Sheriff ’s Office Honor Guard, and the invocation, senior Zelic Hoosier played the National Anthem.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
RCC Saddle Club hosted a convenient clinic with several equine services available right at the RCC Arena. Photo by Shirley Pigg
RCC Saddle Club Hosts Season Kick-off
Shirley Pigg
May marks the beginning of the season for the Rye Colorado City Saddle Club (RCC), with gymkhana and team sorting events starting up soon. To help members and their horses prepare for the upcoming season, the saddle club hosted a special day on Saturday, May 16.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Rye Park Forest Health and Community Fire Mitigation Explained Procedures
Shirley Pigg
Danny Schell, Supervisory Forester, and Thomas Hatling, Forester, started off the Forest Health and Fire Mitigation Community Meeting at the Susan Kalman Peaks to Prairie Community Center.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Representatives of Sunwest Credit Union talk finances and careers with Craver Middle School students. Photo by Shirley Pigg
Craver Middle School Students Explore Careers
Shirley Pigg
Classrooms at Craver Middle School were filled with engaging learning experiences on Thursday, May 14, during the school's annual Middle School Career Day.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026